5.Adjust saw for depth of cut so that slot in insert straddles saw blade at least 1/8".

6.Align insert so the saw blade is centered in the slot and tighten knob securely.

INSTALLING SAWDUST EXHAUST NOZZLE

An exhaust nozzle is provided to direct sawdust away from operator and the line of cut. This nozzle can be rotated 360° and is installed as follows:

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Swing open exhaust cover (A), Fig. 11, and clean out any sawdust that may have accumulated.

3.Insert nozzle in exhaust opening and push in until seated.

4.To remove, grasp nozzle where it enters exhaust opening and pull out.

CAUTION: Never direct sawdust toward the operator. To avoid personal injury from flying sawdust, the exhaust cover should be kept closed at all times the nozzle is not assembled. NEVER insert foreign objects into exhaust opening.

INSTALLING AND CARE OF DUST BAG

A dust bag is available as an accessory. Install dust bag as follows:

1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Swing open exhaust cover (A), Fig. 12, and clean out any sawdust that may have accumulated.

3.Insert dust bag tube in exhaust opening and push in until seated.

4.To remove, grasp dust bag tube where it enters exhaust opening and pull

out.

5.Unzip bag and shake out sawdust. Occasionally turn bag inside out and brush out thoroughly.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury from flying sawdust, the exhaust cover should be kept closed at all times the dust bag is not assembled. NEVER insert foreign objects into exhaust opening.

VACUUM CLEANER ADAPTER

An adapter and hose assembly is available as an accessory for connecting the exhaust opening directly to a shop type vacuum cleaner.

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A

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

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